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Warming pear-apple compote with spices and pomegranate (vegetarian)

Wegetariańskie Drinks Vegetarian Dishes 40 min Medium 11 wyświetleń ~28.85 PLN - (0)
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Description

A seasonal, aromatic drink for winter evenings — a combination of sweet apple juice and delicate pears, enhanced with fresh ginger, cinnamon, cardamom, and cloves. When heated, the drink takes on a deep, amber-ruby color; served with juicy pomegranate seeds and a slice of orange, it looks very impressive. Perfect as a non-alcoholic alternative for holiday gatherings, it can also be spiced up with a splash of rum for adults. It has a velvety, slightly spicy finish thanks to the ginger and a rich depth of spices.

Ingredients Used

Ingredients (12)

Servings:
4
  • Clear apple juice (100%) 600 ml
  • Filtered water 400 ml
  • Pear 1.7 szt.
  • Orange 0.8 szt.
  • Fresh ginger 30 g
  • Honey (liquid) 4 łyżki
  • Lemon juice 30 ml
  • 🌿 Przyprawy
  • Cinnamon stick 3 szt.
  • Cardamom (whole pods) 6 szt.
  • Whole cloves 2 g
  • ✨ Opcjonalne
  • Pomegranate seeds 120 g
  • Dark rum (optional, for the alcoholic version) 60 ml
💰 Szacowany koszt dania: ~28.85 PLN (7.21 PLN/porcję)

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Preparation steps

Preparation of ingredients

1

Wash the pears and orange under running, cool water. Cut the pears into quarters and remove the cores with a knife (there's no need to peel the skin if it's thin and healthy). Cut the orange in half; grate one half finely (only the skin, without the white part) — you will get a nice zest for flavor, and from the other half, squeeze the juice using a manual juicer. Peel the ginger thinly with a teaspoon and cut it into thin slices (about 2–3 mm).

Ingredients: Pear, Orange, Fresh ginger
Use a sharp knife to cut the fruit and a cutting board with a rim (to catch the juices). For grating the zest, use a microplane or a fine grater. If you don't have a juicer, squeeze the juice with a fork through a strainer.

Main Drink

2

Prepare a spice bag: in a small piece of cheesecloth (or a cooking bag), place a cinnamon stick, lightly crushed cardamom pods (press with the flat side of a knife to crack them, do not crush completely), and cloves. Tie with a rubber band or secure with thread — this will make it easier to remove the spices after cooking.

Ingredients: Cinnamon stick, Cardamom (whole pods), Whole cloves
Use a large 2–3 liter saucepan or pot with a thick bottom. If you don't have cheesecloth, use a tea strainer or spice infuser.
3

Pour the apple juice (600 ml) and water (400 ml) into a pot. Add the chopped pears, ginger slices, grated orange zest, and the whole spice bag. Heat over medium heat until it starts to gently steam and the first small bubbles appear (do not bring to a boil).

Ingredients: Clear apple juice (100%), Filtered water, Pear, Fresh ginger, Orange, Cinnamon stick, Cardamom (whole pods), Whole cloves
Use a wooden spoon to stir. Cook over medium heat — too vigorous boiling will cause the flavors to evaporate and the drink will become less smooth in taste.
4

Reduce the heat to low and simmer very gently (a gentle bubbling/almost just steaming) for 15–20 minutes. After 10 minutes, check the pears with a fork — they should be soft but not falling apart (the fork should easily pierce them). The aroma of the drink should be intensely spiced and fruity.

Ingredients: Pear, Fresh ginger, Cinnamon stick, Cardamom (whole pods), Whole cloves
Set the timer for 15 minutes. If the pears are very ripe, shorten the cooking time to 10–12 minutes to prevent them from falling apart completely.
5

Turn off the heat. Remove the spice bag using a spoon or tongs and set aside. Add honey (60 g) — pour it in gradually and stir with a wooden spoon until completely dissolved. Add lemon juice (30 ml) and gently mix. Taste the drink and adjust seasoning to your liking (more honey if you prefer it sweeter, more lemon juice if you want a sharper acidity).

Ingredients: Honey (liquid), Lemon juice, Cinnamon stick
Honey dissolves best when the drink is hot, but not boiling. If you want to ensure that the honey dissolves, take a teaspoon of the liquid and dissolve the honey in a small bowl, then pour it back into the pot.
6

Pour the drink through a fine sieve into a large pitcher or heatproof container. Use a spoon to gently press the fruit in the sieve — you want to separate most of the juice, but not crush the pulp to avoid cloudiness.

Ingredients: Pear, Clear apple juice (100%)
Use a fine sieve or a sieve lined with cheesecloth to obtain a clearer drink. Slowly pour the hot drink, being careful of the steam.

Assembly and options

7

If you are using pomegranate seeds (optional), place them in a pitcher or directly into the glasses. Add a slice of orange and one cinnamon stick as a stirrer-decoration to each vessel. Optionally: for the alcoholic version, add 15 ml of dark rum to each serving (60 ml total for 4 servings) - pour just before serving to avoid cooking off the alcohol.

Ingredients: Pomegranate seeds, Orange, Cinnamon stick, Dark rum (optional, for the alcoholic version)
For serving, use heatproof glasses or tea mugs. Distribute the rum evenly and serve immediately. If you don't want alcohol, skip the rum.

Decoration

8

Serve the hot drink (temperature about 65–75°C) in prepared glasses; you can add a few pomegranate seeds and a slice of orange on the rim. A cinnamon stick in the glass serves a decorative purpose and will subtly enhance the aroma while drinking.

Ingredients: Pomegranate seeds, Orange, Cinnamon stick
Check the temperature with your hand near the edge of the glass before serving — the drink should be hot but not scalding. Use coasters or a trivet for hot glass.

Final tips

9

If you plan to prepare the drink in advance: gently reheat it over low heat before serving, making sure it doesn't boil; optionally, add freshly squeezed orange juice before serving to refresh the flavor.

Ingredients: Clear apple juice (100%)
Reheating to a boil will cause some of the aromas to lose their intensity and the honey may change its flavor. Heat slowly over low heat or in a water bath.

Fun Fact

💡

Hot, spiced drinks have a long tradition in Europe — they were often served in the Middle Ages in versions with wine or cider, flavored with spices imported from Asia. Spicy aromas also have warming properties and improve circulation.

Best for

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Tips

🍽️ Serving

Serve in heatproof glasses with a cinnamon stick and a few pomegranate seeds. For visual effect, use thin slices of orange and a fresh sprig of mint (optional). For adults, offer a separate pitcher of rum so everyone can add alcohol to taste.

🥡 Storage

Store in the refrigerator for up to 48 hours in an airtight container. To reheat, pour the drink back into a pot and heat over low heat to 65–75°C, avoiding boiling. Pomegranate seeds are best added just before serving to maintain their crunch.

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